About the Guest(s):

Shelley Goldstein is a renowned public speaking coach and the creator of the Remarkable Speaking Framework. With a background in design and marketing, Shelley transitioned from a behind-the-scenes player to a thought leader empowering others to find and use their voice. Her expertise focuses on helping people overcome the fear of public speaking and crafting authentic, impactful communication. Shelley's approach blends creative strategies with practical techniques, allowing speakers to distill their message for various platforms, from keynote speeches to book writings.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Who You Know Show, host Trevor Houston engages with guest Shelley Goldstein in a lively discussion about overcoming the fear of public speaking and expressing oneself authentically. The episode kicks off by reminiscing about Trevor's early encounters with public speaking anxiety and how Shelley’s insights on thought reframing helped redefine his narrative. The conversation explores the transformational power of Shelley's Remarkable Speaking Framework, which consists of quick writing and speaking sprints designed to streamline thoughts and create compelling narratives under pressure.

Shelley Goldstein elaborates on the necessity of public speaking skills not just on stage but throughout different aspects of public communication, including writing books and crafting courses. The conversation deepens into how speakers can reframe their thoughts, focusing on serving their audience rather than being hindered by self-doubt or fear of judgment. As they decode the essence of a successful speaking engagement, Shelley emphasizes shedding labels like introvert or extrovert, explaining the uninhibited power of speaking from a place of purpose and empowerment to captivate and engage audiences.

Resources:

Chapters:

(0:00) Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Voice in Public Speaking  

(7:33) Overcoming Fear and Embracing Public Speaking with Purpose  

(19:44) Creating Mic Drop Moments Through Time-Constrained Speaking Exercises  

(23:44) Overcoming Job Rejection and Embracing Personal Value  

(25:28) Embracing Failure and Learning from Rejection  

(28:20) Embracing Failure and Remixing Ideas for Innovation  

(33:57) Building Audience Rapport Through Conversation and Storytelling  

(40:04) Ditching the Script for Authentic and Engaging Conversations  

(46:40) The Art of Being Heard and Influential in Communication  

(54:11) The Power of Emotion in Motivational Speaking  

(56:19) Embodying Energy and Passion for Effective Communication 

(1:00:23) Overcoming Fear to Achieve Dreams and Purpose